The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking comments on yet another application for a proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would track the price of Bitcoin. An exchange-traded fund is a marketable security that allows investors to bet on the performance of an underlying asset (or assets) without requiring the investors to maintain custody of… Continue reading SEC Seeking Comments on Application for Yet Another Bitcoin ETF
Month: July 2018
Genesis Capital Joins Lendingblock’s Institutional Advisory Group
Lendingblock, the institutional platform for collateralised crypto-currency lending, has announced that Genesis Capital is the latest global digital finance firm to join its Institutional Advisory Group. Genesis Capital offers institutions the ability to borrow cryptocurrencies in large sizes. As part of the advisory group, Genesis Capital, will work with Lendingblock to ensure that the Lendingblock platform… Continue reading Genesis Capital Joins Lendingblock’s Institutional Advisory Group
Quantum random number generator set to transform internet security
3rd July, 2018 By Ms. Smith The world’s first practical quantum random number generator (QRNG) will reportedly overcome weaknesses of current encryption, revolutionizing internet security. The true randomness of numbers from random number generators (RNG) is not as random as many people believe, but that might change thanks to the world’s first practical… Continue reading Quantum random number generator set to transform internet security
Coinbase Officially Launches Institutional-Grade Custody Service
Leading US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has officially begun accepting deposits for its Coinbase Custody service, a new offering that aims to provide secure storage of crypto assets for institutions in both the US and Europe. Coinbase hopes to launch the offering in Asia before the end of the year, the company said on Monday. “Over… Continue reading Coinbase Officially Launches Institutional-Grade Custody Service
TMGcore Opens First-of-Its-Kind Crypto Mining Facility Designed to be Energy Efficient
An American crypto mining operation has launched the first-of-its-kind facility that aims to cut cooling and energy costs. TMGcore is a technology development company that focuses on cryptocurrency mining. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company owns and operates its Legacy 1, 150,000 square foot, Class A Tier III facility that is capable of a 100-megawatt… Continue reading TMGcore Opens First-of-Its-Kind Crypto Mining Facility Designed to be Energy Efficient
DOJ Cyber Task Force expected to release first-ever report in late July
2nd July, 2018 By Chris Bing The Department of Justice’s internal “Cyber-Digital Task Force,” created by Attorney General Jeff Sessions in February, will release its first-ever public report later this month at the Aspen Institute’s annual Security Forum, a department spokesperson told CyberScoop. The report is expected to detail a series of security recommendations… Continue reading DOJ Cyber Task Force expected to release first-ever report in late July
Kaspersky Labs Report Shows Criminals Are Turning Away from Ransomware to Cryptojacking
A new report has found that malicious actors are turning their attention away from ransomware to cryptojacking. In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has become a hot topic, attracting more people keen to make a profit from it. Consequently, this has meant that criminals are eager to get involved as well. In a new report… Continue reading Kaspersky Labs Report Shows Criminals Are Turning Away from Ransomware to Cryptojacking
Clipboard Hijacker Malware Monitors 2.3 Million Bitcoin Addresses
30th June, 2018 By Lawrence Abrams While cryptocurrency has seen tremendous growth over the past year, sending cryptocoins still requires users to send the coins to long and hard to remember addresses. Due to this, when sending cryptocoins, many users will simply copy the address into memory from one application and paste it into… Continue reading Clipboard Hijacker Malware Monitors 2.3 Million Bitcoin Addresses